Lightning come from behind to beat Sabres in wild game (Tampa Bay Times) A return worth waiting for as Yanni Gourde is back with the Lightning (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Rally Past Sabres (WFLA-FM) Gourde returns to Lightning 'like he never left' after 3-team trade (NHL.com) Recap: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 7, 2025
Guentzel has hat trick, Bjorkstrand scores go-ahead goal and Lightning rally past Sabres 6-5
'Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and John-Jason Peterka scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Guentzel has hat trick, Bjorkstrand scores go-ahead goal and Lightning rally past Sabres 6-5
Lowly Sabres enter trade deadline facing bad combination of 'urgency and danger'
'With their fate now sealed in the standings, the Sabres find themselves at this horrible intersection of urgency and danger. You know this has to —, no, really has to — stop, yet there’s the risk of stepping in it all over again by moving players out the door who become other team’s problem-solvers.' … [Read more...] about Lowly Sabres enter trade deadline facing bad combination of ‘urgency and danger’
Guentzel, Lightning mount comeback over Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres had the Tampa Bay Lightning teetering on the ropes as late as 2:17 to go in the second period. Leading 5-3 at that point, the blue and gold coughed up three-consecutive goals at Amalie Arena and dropped its fifth-straight game in the process.' … [Read more...] about Guentzel, Lightning mount comeback over Sabres
Opinion: Sabres blow a 5-3 lead to lose in Tampa
'Lindy Ruff was pretty frank about it after the game, that they needed a save. They certainly didn’t get that from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen who simply hasn’t been good enough since the break.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow a 5-3 lead to lose in Tampa
Guentzel scores hat trick, Lightning rally past Sabres to stay hot
'"I didn't [like] the first five minutes of the game, but after that I thought we skated well and made a lot of plays," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was enough that we should've gotten a win."' … [Read more...] about Guentzel scores hat trick, Lightning rally past Sabres to stay hot
Sabres' lead slips in 6-5 loss to Lightning
'“Our offense was there but we just gave them too much,” forward Dylan Cozens said. “They’re a team that’s going to capitalize if you give them chances, and they did that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ lead slips in 6-5 loss to Lightning
'I'm happy to be in Buffalo' | Greenway talks contract extension, belief in Sabres' future
'“It’s good to get it done,” he said. “I’m happy to be in Buffalo for another two years.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy to be in Buffalo’ | Greenway talks contract extension, belief in Sabres’ future
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Neuchev undergoes successful season-ending shoulder surgery (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 6, 2025
Sabres sign winger Jordan Greenway to 2-year contract before NHL trade deadline
'The Sabres' talks with his agent, Brian Bartlett, finally produced a deal Wednesday, as Greenway signed a two-year contract with a $4 million average annual value through the 2026-27 season. Greenway, 28, has played 317 NHL games across eight seasons between Minnesota and Buffalo. He told The Buffalo News last month that he would "absolutely love" to stay with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Jordan Greenway to 2-year contract before NHL trade deadline
As trade deadline approaches, Sabres must make difficult roster decisions
'Clearly, a tweak here or there won’t cut it. The Sabres, who will miss the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, adding to their NHL-record streak, are a flawed group.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres must make difficult roster decisions
Sabres lock up Jordan Greenway with two-year contract extension
'When he’s injured – he has missed 49 games over the past two years, including 34 this season after undergoing surgery to repair a mid-body injury – his absence is noticeable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Jordan Greenway with two-year contract extension
Thursday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres come into matchup against the Lightning on losing streak (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Buffalo up next on the homestand (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres sign Jordan Greenway to two-year contract extension
'The 28-year-old was first acquired by the Sabres just before the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline from the Minnesota Wild. In his 110 games in Buffalo, Greenway has scored 17 goals and added 23 assists for 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jordan Greenway to two-year contract extension
Jordan Greenway gets two-year extension from Buffalo Sabres
'This likely means Greenway will be a piece the Sabres bring into next season, likely as a penalty-kill specialist and third or fourth-line winger.' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway gets two-year extension from Buffalo Sabres